The aim of the work is to describe the protocol adopted by the Home Care Service in pediatric onco-hematological patients of a large cancer institute in Italy during COVID-19 pandemic and to present preliminary data. Based on our experience, we have developed strategies to ensure continuity of care, non-abandonment, and protection of patients and operators in a period of emergency like this. In this context, the “COVID at home” protocol plays a central role. It aims to be able to safely manage COVID-19 positive onco-hematological patients, allowing nursing and medical care in the home setting, identifying patients at risk for COVID-19 infection, and rationalizing improper accesses to the hospital.
Amicucci, M., Piccioni, F., Cocca, F., Monteferrario, E., D'Elpidio, G., Tredici, L., Pellegrini, L., Mastronuzzi, A., Schiopu, A. C., Tiozzo, E., Dall'Oglio, I., Ciaralli, I., Pediatric onco-hematological home care during COVID-19 pandemic, <<SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER>>, 2022; 30 (2): 999-1002. [doi:10.1007/s00520-021-06571-5] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/330078]
Pediatric onco-hematological home care during COVID-19 pandemic
Mastronuzzi, AngelaWriting – Review & Editing
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2022
Abstract
The aim of the work is to describe the protocol adopted by the Home Care Service in pediatric onco-hematological patients of a large cancer institute in Italy during COVID-19 pandemic and to present preliminary data. Based on our experience, we have developed strategies to ensure continuity of care, non-abandonment, and protection of patients and operators in a period of emergency like this. In this context, the “COVID at home” protocol plays a central role. It aims to be able to safely manage COVID-19 positive onco-hematological patients, allowing nursing and medical care in the home setting, identifying patients at risk for COVID-19 infection, and rationalizing improper accesses to the hospital.
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